Reseña del editor:
This groundbreaking original edition offers hope to those seeking relief from muscle and/or vocal tics through natural methods. Related conditions (attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity, obsessive compulsive disorder, and mood disorders) are also addressed. Reader-friendly, it provides expert advice on alternative and integrative therapies including diet, nutritional and herbal supplements, behavioral therapies, biofeedback, and more. Highlights include a thorough research review, new findings on triggers for tics, and helpful worksheets for family and patients.
Nota de la solapa:
With this book we are competently and comprehensively ushered into a new era of treatment for children. It is a triumph and an indispensable guide for any parent of a child with a neurological disorder—ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder, autism, and mood disorders. Going far beyond the discussion of tics and Tourette's, Sheila Rogers presents essential information that parents need to know about safer treatments for their child. Nowhere else can they find such a well-organized and scientifically documented presentation of promising alternative medical treatments. Countless families will find this book a comfort, an intelligent, easy-to-read reference, and a lifeline for bringing their child back to health. —Tamar Chanksy, PhD, author of Freeing your Child from Anxiety; Freeing your Child from OCD - - - - Kudos to Sheila Rogers for giving hope to all who know that toxic drugs are not the answer. A major milestone! —Gary Null, national talk show host and producer of PBS specials, best-selling author, and award-winning documentary filmmaker - - - - - I commend Sheila Rogers for her ongoing efforts to inform the Tourette syndrome community of new ideas. —Gerald Erenberg, MD, pediatric neurologist and former chairman for the Medical Advisory Board of the national Tourette Syndrome Association - - - - - Got tics? Read this book. Advice from Sheila Rogers changed my life. I have been tormented by tics for 15 years. I saw over 11 doctors and tried 12 medications but the tics remained. After following her recommendations, I am off drugs for the first time and my tics are now mild. I also have a handle on what triggers them. —C.Marie Walters, Lincoln, Nebraska - - - - Whether you're concerned with minor tics or a more serious case of Tourette syndrome, you'll find yourself turning to this book again and again for its enlightening exploration of treatment choices and practical steps toward healing. —Chris Phelps-Thiry, EdD, past state chapter chair Connecticut Tourette Syndrome Association
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